RAF Tornado

The mainstay of the RAF's strike force, the Tornado GR.4 is now
in its twilight years. However, it continues to be flown by three front-line
squadrons - Nos 12(B), IX(B) and 31 from RAF Marham in Norfolk, 41(R) Sqn at
RAF Coningsby (Test and Evaluation Squadron) together with the type's
operational conversion unit, No XV(R) Squadron, at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray.
Able to operate by day or night and in all weathers, the Tornado remains just
as relevant, flexible and capable a strike aircraft today as when it entered
front-line operational RAF service in 1982. This much has been proved by its
involvement in many recent conflicts in the Middle East. Armed with
precision-guided weapons and possessing highly advanced reconnaissance sensors,
the GR.4 will continue to be part of the RAF's inventory until a planned
out-of-service date in 2019. Already confirmed for RIAT 2016 are one No. XV(R)
Squadron aircraft and an example from No. 31 Squadron.